This was such a sad experience. For being a metropolitan area, Durham SHOULD have at least one amazing Chinese buffet, right? I was hoping this was THE ONE but nope! Not it. The building is older and you can definitely tell very little effort has gone into the interior. Boxes of random restaurant supplies leaned against the walls and in the corners. The disarray made the place look worn down and uncared for. The food was just "meh". It was your normal Chinese buffet fare that does the job filling you up, but leaves you with a lingering regret that you did not go elsewhere. I normally try to sushi because I, being the panda of a man that I am, love sushi. None of the sushi looked appetizing so I did not even make an attempt to try it. There were two dishes that stood out, however. There was a curry chicken dish and a grilled yellowtail dish that had great flavor and honestly saved the day. The service was a bright spot in the experience. The servers and staff were welcoming, attentive to the customers, and on point. It's disappointing that attentiveness did not carry over to other parts of the restaurant. Raleigh, I hope you have better! read more

I don't like buffets but my friend does so I tagged along. He was so excited to come here. It's located in a large shopping center so there is plenty of free parking. The inside is very spacious and clean. They have a water fountain with fish...it was pretty cool. Staff aren't that friendly but it didn't bother me. Lunch prices are very affordable and there are a ton of options! A salad bar, dessert, rice, noodles, sushi and soooo much more. We got there when it opened so our food was fresh. I didn't enjoy much of my food because it was bland. I am not sure if I would return but if you like buffets this is the spot for you. read more

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I came in 1 hour before they closed. Hostess asked me if I wanted to look at the buffet to see if I wanted to eat there which automatically told me that what was on the buffet was it for the night. 30 minutes before they closed they were already breaking down the buffet which made me uncomfortable. I got the feeling that they just wanted everyone out of there at that point. If your business is doing that poorly and your staff is in that much of a rush to get out as soon as possible before the business is even closed, it speaks for itself. That was nowhere near worth the $20 I paid for it. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

I food was okay, with can tell it had been sitting there for awhile of it had dried up some of the not so popular dishes. Look big! But not a lot of choices same they just cook spicy or not. But what bother me was all dishes has had no labels a asked them about and the rude guy in the front got mad and told me he was not required to have labels ? You see my family has a shellfish allergy and some dishes had chopped shrimp that you could not see until you dug into it. So I felt for the safety of our family and others being the medical field myself they need to label the dishes at minimum. But he said that he was not required and that next time I should ask them if I have a question ? At a Buffett? read more

Food is not that good. Can still find something here to eat, just dont expect much. Service was alright. Not the nicest setting, pretty noisy. Not planning on going back read more

We found a staple in our white sauce and called up there an all they offered was a new one. read more

Ichiban Hibachi Supreme Buffet - The staple is on the tip of my wife's finger. Smh - Japanese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Two days ago, I had a disappointing experience at this restaurant, which I would like to share. While I usually avoid writing negative reviews, this instance calls for one. The food was not served at the necessary temperature of 140 degrees or above. I became quite ill just a few hours after my meal. The fish was only lukewarm, and the other dishes were clearly cold and not fresh either. I can't understand how this restaurant stays in operation. Judging by their reviews, I'm not the only one who has felt unwell after dining here. I conducted online research regarding this location and discovered that it is featured in WRAL news as well. https://www.wral.com/video/restaurant-ratings-ichiban-hibachi-supreme-buffet-bojangles-tamarind-asian-fusion-bistro-lane-s-seafood-steak-house-the-grocery-/20078831/ The local health department ought to be informed. read more

Pros: My favorite Chinese buffet in the area. Excellent variety, much better than others, and most everything is good, especially chicken dishes and fried items, with tasty crab Rangoons and chicken on a stick. Cons: Weird, ancient building showing its age, with inconsistent heating/cooling and lots of wear and tear. Open garbage cans of plate scrapings sitting by seating areas (not sure how that gets past the health people). Service is very hit and miss. It's a Chinese buffet, not Ruth's Chris, so some of this won't bother its clientele! I like it for what it is. read more

Best buffet in the area. Food kept fresh, restocked and yummy. The only downsides were the sushi was definitely sitting out for a little while and there were no names on the foods read more

I came in with my mom and my two siblings that are the ages of 6 and 3 years old. On the monitor above the hostess stand they charge $8.99 for each child. They charged my mother $66.00!!?!. My mother asked why it was so much, they proceeded to tell her that they don't believe that my siblings 6 and 3, THEY ARE LITERALLY KIDS!!!! They charged both KIDS as adults. Me and my mom were in a hurry so we paid the outrageous price. The food was not even that good. Never going to this restaurant again... 0/10 read more

Was eating their Mac and cheese when I took a bite I bit into a piece of metal that was in my Mac and cheese noodle. luckily I just barely bit it and nothing bad happened but if I didn't recognize it that could have caused serious damage to me and been really bad. Did give me my part of the meal for free tho after I identified the situation. read more

Looks can be deceiving! It looks great inside it after five minutes you realize the temperature is hot! Inside and it was over 78degrees. The food was okay. My wife found hair in her deviled crab and ruined her meal. Most of the food was lukewarm. Won't go there again. Should have gone to the other end of the shopping center to get Chinese at Chopstix. read more

Other than the sushi, everything was super delicious and kept fresh. A wide variety of food and the place is kept neat and full. Quick removal of plates. Liked it a lot read more

I have eaten here a few times over the years. The food is good. Today was different. I food alergies and had a reactions. I called to make sure they checked to make sure there is no "cross contamination" with the fried checken and french fries with any "shrimp". They basically told me I should have asked before I brought the food. OK, I now understand where they stand. Good to know. read more

***ABSOLUTELY AWFUL*** Do your research and read the many reviews on Yelp first for an accurate representation of what you're in for if you eat here. First time and last time for my husband at 8:00 on a Friday night, tonight. We were greeted by a hostess who was playing on her phone with another young man that worked there who was also on his phone. These two were busy giggling over something while other patrons' young children were busy spitting into the koi fish pond less than one foot away from the hostess stand. This should have been our first major red flag but you can't control someone else's trifling parenting so we continued on though the host/hostess could have said something to someone to stop it. The place is big but for a Friday night there was hardly anyone in there, just a handful of people which is another red flag. With my drink order I noticed my cup had a chip and a crack in it, why is this cup still in rotation? They don't offer any forks at the buffet tables, just spoons and knives, and you're only handed one wrapped in a napkin so hold on to it. Almost all the hot food was lukewarm despite it sitting under heat lamps in steam tables and by the looks of the "hot food" they have been sitting there awhile. The hot food was tough and chewy but not in a good way, their sauces were very thin and runny especially for the General Tso's chicken. The cold dishes such as the sushi were lukewarm, which means the cold dishes weren't cold at all and in the food temperature danger zone -- this means that consuming it could potentially make you sick. I attempted to grab some seaweed salad but after I did, my husband noticed that one of the "chefs" behind the sushi bar quickly grabbed it and ran to the back, never replacing it back on the bar. We took this to mean that the seaweed salad was too old to consume, so I did not eat it. There are several buffet rules posted all over the walls of the restaurant, which tells us that they have had issues with patrons before, another red flag. One of the women who worked there, I don't know if she was a server, a busser, or what have you just that she was wearing a black baseball cap and a black apron, was sitting off to the side on a bar stool against the wall of the buffet tables taking a personal call -- not a good look and very unprofessional. The decor was straight up bad, wall finishings and lacquer were worn off, scuffed or broken in places. I would have taken pictures but our server watched us like a hawk though she seemed nice but not worth complaining too. I think she understood why we never finished our plates and quickly left. Do yourself a favor and don't come here. The fact that other adult patrons are allowed to kick off their sandals and lounge with their bare feet sticking out of the end of the booth was icing on the cake. We will never ever come back. read more

Went and they were open running on a generator. Then completely lost power mid eating. All the food was cold everyone had to eat in the dark and it was stuffy since the air went out. Soda machine wasn't working so we were served a bottle soda so no refills. Then charged full price for eating cold food in the dark with no air. If they would haven't had power when we first arrived we wouldn't have went at all we were hoping it was going to still going to be warm with some power on. read more

Good home cook food and all you can eat buffet and the buffet is so reasonable. The staff is so friendly and the Restaurant is so clean. Yes i would recommend this restaurant to everyone. read more

I had read the reviews on Yelp and focused more on the positive ones rather than the bad. I went hoping for something in the middle, but sadly my experience leaned heavily towards the negative. The employees were pleasant and first impression of the entry way was positive, however it was all downhill from there. There really wasn't much flavor in most of the food and the preparation and presentation was less than appealing. Additionally, it did not seem very well kept. Yes, plates were cleared and tables wiped down, but it had a general appearance of needing a serious deep cleaning from floor to ceiling. Overall I should have payed more attention to the low scoring reviews. Had I done that I would have saved myself about $25 that would have been better spent at China Buffet on the other side of town where I know what to expect for a much, much better experience in all areas. read more

I came here after discovering it on a visit to Harbor Freights 2 doors down, and we also received a coupon in the mail about its grand opening. With the coupon, we ended up spending $6 per person for lunch buffet on Saturday--this made my wallet super happy for the amount of food we ate. We arrived and were quickly seated--I was impressed by the large variety in types of food, sushi, seafood, Asian food, and American food that each row offered. We started by walking around the large buffet spread to survey the situation. My favorites included: all the different types of sushi including sashimi and a seaweed salad-topped sushi roll, salmon and tuna rolls, and fresh ginger and Japanese mayo on the side. Other dishes I went back to for seconds and thirds (the joys of buffet eating!!): sauteed green beans, crab, oysters, tossed rice noodles and lo mein, baked salmon, cod. My husband loved the BBQ ribs, fried shrimp, and spring rolls. I also tried some crawfish and it was ok---I'm not usually a huge fan of crawfish anyways. They had the usual stir-fried Chinese dishes that most Asian buffets had, and lots of seafood. The crab was good, although a few pieces were a bit dry and I couldn't find a crab-shell-cracking device so I used my water cup to smash my crab shell... There was a whole row dedicated to desserts, which made my husband one happy camper: pound cake, cheesecake, jello (my favorite!), and other pastries, as well as 6 classic types of ice cream (cookies and cream, butter pecan, chocolate, mint chocolate chip, etc) and fudge/sprinkles toppings on the side. We had great service by our waitress and she removed out used plates quickly and refilled our water cups frequently. I'll definitely be back again when I'm craving sushi and seafood, since the lunch buffet price is such a good deal!! read more

Ichiban Hibachi Supreme Buffet - my plate! check out all the yummy caviari on top of the sushi roll. I got seconds of almost everything on this plate. - Japanese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Rules are strict like no sharing food, and servers mostly speak a different language, the design was ok most food was hot other than the strict rules it was okay. read more

It's my first time in this place, great food, great service! And really good price, I'll definitely go back!

This is my favorite Chinese buffet in the area by far. Best selection, great Hibachi and I know this sounds weird - pizza that tastes like elementary school pizza (and to me that's a good thing). Food overall is pretty decent and I don't hate myself after eating it. I've been told the sushi is pretty good, however I don't eat sushi and can't back this up. The atmosphere is the one place I'd knock it: Even thought the place is probably 6 years old, it's starting to show it's age and looks a bit run down. Seats are torn and look gross - something I hope they do fix at some point. read more

Most of the food was amazing. Servers were very nice and provided a good service. The ambiance wasn't that good but who cares about that. I recommend this place if you are in the area. read more

This place has been around for awhile. Hibachi plate was pretty good. Nice choice of ingredients and the chef did a nice job preparing. If you want your food piping hot this is your best bet. The buffet has plenty of options. read more

Decent food one of the better places in Durham.. wonder how legal it is one of the hostesses looked like she was about 12. Has a pretty good sushi buffet, but the egg rolls were stone cold. The price is not bad it's 11.95 for an adult meal with water. It's relatively COVID safe, they don't place tables 6 feet apart however and their overall communication skills could be better read more

There Rating Inspection Is a Grade - B Since Sept.2019 to Current Jan 7,2020 The Inspection Is Still Grade B Health Inspection Code.. Not going to Eat Anywhere That's Less than a Grade-A read more

Staff is prompt and kind. Food is average at best. There are many traditional Asian/American dishes you'd expect along with American comfort food. There is a salad and dessert bar with a few ice cream options in the back corner. A Habachi gives you the option to combine a limited number of vegetable and protein combinations for a little lighter, fresher fair. The price is reasonable and the place is clean but the seating is quite aged. read more

On Sunday.. This was my first and last time at the buffet.It was the worst place I have ever ate at. The employee was very disrespectful we had our bill with 5 people and 3 drinks on it. He didn't even asked if it was separate or nothing . He wanted the 10.00 tip with it that's why he put it together but he filled to give us the choice because we had a high tip for him when we sit down but he cussed me out.when I told him we got 2 drinks, he got mad when he brought back the right ticket and told me not to fucking come back no more.When I went to the front to talk to the mgr.he was so rude and didn't even care bout what happened at all. The kids meal was like adults and they didn't even eat that much. I would even have them this star but its nothing more to give them -0. I have been working in customer service over 29 years and even see so much rude people in my life. They treated us like we was trash and all they are bout is the money and don't care about their customers.. -000000000. I wouldn't eat there again if it was the last place on this earth ever again .. Please watch how they treat u when u have a party and go eat there .They truly don't care at all read more

The food is good, your typical buffet run. However, the decor leaves a lot to be desired. We usually go here after an eventful evening...it's good Saturday or Sunday food. read more

We had two plates and two soft drinks...$40 bucks and it was lousy...tough and food was left out way too long...would not recommend...unless you were starving and crawling across the desert...maybe not even then! read more

"Solid Chinese buffet off Roxboro St in Durham" Got a coupon in the mail, so tried this place out for dinner. It is nestled in a seemingly defunct shopping center, one strip over from the Compare Foods. Stepping in the door, it looked so much like Jade Buffet by Northgate that I did a double-take. Setting: Seemed mostly clean and very bright lights. Played pop/ urban music in the background, which seemed funny for a Chinese restaurant. BIG setting, so easy to get a pretty decent sized groups. Selection: Very large and diverse-- everything from standard Chinese fare to crawfish to eggs. Comparable to Jade and China Buffet. Had hibachi cook-for-you selection very similar to Jades. Even included ice cream tubs like Jade. Quality: Variable. Some dishes were surprisingly good for buffet, like the steak that you can slice from and pre-sliced beef wellington (!). Many dishes were so-so, about what you'd expect from a Chinese buffet. Some were less-good... I thought the sushi tasted a bit off (not bad, but just not as good as often is elsewhere, even in buffets). The hot & sour soup also smelled a bit off. Service: Good. Attentive. Friendly. Refilled drinks and took away dirty plates promptly. Price: With the $3 off dinner coupon (applied for up to 4 people), it was ridiculously cheap per person. Regular price was ~$11, which is typical. Synopsis: A-OK. I personally still prefer China Buffet for quality and for their steamer baskets. But this is a solid alternative when in that part of town, and is potentially significantly cheaper if coupons are available. read more

If I could give 0 stars, I would. I found A LARVA in my food (House Special Lo Mein) YEP, WAS DEFINITELY "SPECIAL" ...... DON'T RECOMMEND!!! I ordered through GrubHub and had to go in person to the restaurant to get a REFUND for the 2 Lo Meins + Spring Rolls I ordered and they REFUSED to give me a refund, even tough I took the Larva for them to see the reason I couldn't eat the food, they were screaming in Chinese and getting "mad" at me.. (for nooooo reason - the customer should not be hearing that). Anyways - DON'T EAT THERE!! Nasty place and DISRESPECTFUL staff (owners). #nasty read more

Ichiban Hibachi Supreme Buffet - LARVA AT HOUSE SPECIAL LO MEIN + SPRING ROLLS - Japanese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We tried this Chinese buffet last time we were in Raleigh and it was not bad at all. We waited 20 minutes for a table, there were tons of cars in the parking lot and big families waiting to be seated. That's a sign it's a good restaurant. As soon as we got a table, our waiter took our order and brought us drinks. They have all kinds of dishes you can think of and they can also cook what you usually have at any other chinese restaurant. Their dessert section was good, even though I'm not a big fan of Chinese desserts, I liked a couple of cakes they had. The sushi I tried wasn't very good but they had a huge variety. Employees are awesome. They were always cleaning tables, picking up unwanted plates, making sure we have what we needed, and refilling our drinks very often. This is a good buffet in the area and I recommend it! read more

Ok, so my daughter and I decided to stuff ourselves at an all-you-can eat Chinese buffet lunch. At a costs of $7.50, I wanted to ensure a nice variety. I was about to experience one. I had been told about the selection here but I wanted to see/taste for myself. They have at least twelve buffets tables along with a Hibachi station and Sushi station. Hey mix traditional Asian cuisine with American fare such as Mac n cheese, sweet potato casserole and smoked sausages. I began at the sushi bar where I helped myself to a various assortment of delicacies. I graded them satisfactory and the options available as above average. I enjoyed the seaweed immensely. After having my fill, I slid over the the main course. I tasted steamed crawfish, head-on fried shrimp, clams, mussels, and Thai octopus. My absolute favorite was the fried Tilapia. So tasty (bone-in, but worth it. ) In addition to the array of seafood, the restaurant offered over 100 items included an Hibachi station. A respectable offering of salads, fruits and desserts tantalized already stuffed bellies. read more

Okay, I have been here a few times (mostly weekend guilt lunch). Impressed with the selection. Their sushi is actually decent. The hibachi part is good but wish they have a few different sauce selections that do not all taste the same... They even have a dim sum place. It has Asian, American, and Japanese options. I really like the overall selection and variety. The hot and sour soup was good. Beef roll is actually quite amazing. They have quite a few seafood selections. Wish they add a couple more hot vegetarian options. Price is really good! Buffet is one of my guilty pleasure. I know this might not seen like the most 'clean' or 'pretty' place, but the food here is exactly what you want for a good guilty buffet that you will make you avoid the public/mirror for a couple days afterward... read more

Overall disappointing. The hibachi was good and sushi was okay, but the food quality on the buffet was not good. Every item except the rice and noodles was either dry, greasy and tastes too processed. read more

Ichiban Hibachi Supreme Buffet - beef and vegetables - Japanese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I frequently get my meals here eat in and carry out they are one of my best Buffets I don't call it Chinese restaurant because they have a plethora of all types of food from different regions and types of cooking delicious food and if you don't particularly like a dish please try a little and if you see kids playing in or with the food PLEASE LET THEM KNOW IMMEDIATELY ENJOY YOUR MEAL read more

Typical Asian buffet. Low cost foods and left with a tummy ache. Ate some dessert that wasn't so bad. I'd never go back.

The food was really hit or miss. Honestly the clams were great, the battered fried fish was delicious, hibachi was on point. Everything else tasted old and microwaved-like. The food didn't taste fresh. read more

I wish I could give a lower star than one. Before I start nagging, please don't think of me as a picky person. My favorite food channel guy is Andrew Zimmern who eats any kind of bizarre food. I'm fine with McDonald's and my favorite fastfood is five guys. I could have one type of food for a whole week and still be happy with it. Once, I had two durian pies and I could smell someone feet in my mouth but I didn't regret having it... However, this place was took me to a different world. when I went there, I was pretty hungry and when I got out I was hungrier because I couldn't have anything. Without exaggeration it was the worst restaurant of any kind that I have gone to. The food quality was so bad that I had to navigate between the trays for 15 min to take some. Ingredients were very old, and smelly that I lost my appetite. Probably, I would have better spent my money if I was watching it burning rather than paying for this food. This is my first food review on Yelp. I couldn't resist it! read more